The Final 9

Associated Press baseball reporters John Klobucar, Ron Blum and Mike Fitzpatrick compare notes in preparation for the shift of the World Series from New York to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Saturday.

With New York desperate for a win, Yankees Game 2 starting pitcher A.J. Burnett delivered, leading his team to a World Series-tying 3-1 home win Thursday night. Afterwards, players on both teams assessed the defensive-minded ball game.

Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui homered as the Yankees tied the World Series at a game apiece, with a 3-1 win in Game 2 in New York. A.J. Burnett struck out nine Phillies to pick up the victory.

The Phillies stunned the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, winning 6-1 on the road to take control of the Fall Classic. The talk in both clubhouses was about winning pitcher Cliff Lee, who threw a complete-game gem.

Chase Utley hit a pair of solo home runs, and Cliff Lee struck out 10 Yankees, as the Phillies won Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, 6-1. Utley has reached base in 26 straight postseason games. Game 2 of the Series is Thursday in New York.

The Philadelphia woman charged with offering to perform various sex acts for World Series tickets and her husband are going to Saturday's game. Find out how they got free tickets.

Hall of Famer Cal Ripken traded his old Baltimore Orioles' uniform for a business suit, as an owner of minor league baseball teams.

It's Broad Street vs Broadway with New Jersey stuck in the middle. Find out which team people in a New Jersey town plan to cheer for when the Yankees and Phillies face off in the World Series Wednesday night.

Former home run king Mark McGwire is back in baseball, as the hitting coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, who on Monday announced that Tony La Russsa will return to manage the team next season.

Baseball analyst Steve Phillips was fired by ESPN on Sunday night, less than a week after he admitted having an affair with a production assistant at the cable network.

Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia and manager Joe Girardi talk about winning the ALCS Sunday night. Angels center fielder Torii Hunter and manager Mike Scioscia say the Yankees played well.

The New York Yankees advanced to their 40th World Series Sunday with an ALCS-clinching 5-2 win over the Angels. Johnny Damon drove in two rus in the win. The World Series begins Wednesday.

After giving up the lead in the seventh inning, the Angels rallied Thursday night to beat the Yankees, 7-6, and force a Game 6 in the ALCS. Starter John Lackey, manager Mike Scioscia, and reliever Brian Fuentes discussed the victory.

The Angels forced a Game 6 with a 7-6 victory over the Yankees Thursday night. The Angels trail the ALCS three games to two. Kendry Morales and Vladimir Guerrero each had two RBIs. Game 6 is Saturday in New York.

Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies talk about their series-clinching win over the Dodgers. Dodger manager Joe Torre and center fielder Matt Kemp discuss losing the game and series.

The AP's Jim Militello reports from Philadelphia, where the Phillies beat the Dodgers, 10-4, Wednesday night to win the NLCS in five games and earn a return trip to the World Series. Jayson Werth homered twice in the win.

Riding C.C. Sabathia's dominating pitching performance and Alex Rodriguez's hot bat, the Yankees are one game away from a World Series berth after pounding the Angels, 10-1, Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALCS. Both teams were impressed with Sabathia.

The Yankees beat the Angels, 10-1, Tuesday to grab a three-games-to-one lead in the ALCS. Alex Rodriguez hit his fifth postseason home run in the win. CC Sabathia struck out five in eight innings for New York.

The Philadelphia Phillies now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after rallying in the 9th inning to win 5-4. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins had a game-winning hit with two outs in the bottom of the 9th.

The Los Angeles Angels won a dramatic game 3 Monday afternoon, outlasting the New York Yankees in 11-innings. The Angels scored the game-winning run with a two out double by Jeff Mathis. The Angels at one time in the game trailed 3-0.

One out away from a loss, the Phillies instead won Game 4 of the NLCS, beating the Dodgers, 5-4, on Jimmy Rollins ninth inning double. The AP's Jim Militello reports from Philadelphia.

The AP's John Klobucar reports from Anaheim, where Jeff Mathis doubled in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday, as the Angels beat the Yankees, 5-4, in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Philadelphia's Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins and Cliff Lee talk about their 11-0 rout of the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS Sunday. Matt Kemp and Russell Martin of the Dodgers also react to Sunday's contest.

The Phillies took a two-games-to-one lead in the NLCS with an 11-0 rout of the Dodgers in Philadelphia Sunday night. Ryan Howard had three RBIs and Shane Victorino added a three-run homer in the win.

The Yankees take advantage of a fielding blunder to beat the Los Angeles Angels Saturday and take command of the American League Championship series.

The New York Yankees might have been cold, but it was the Los Angeles Angels who froze up with three errors in the opener of the American League Championship Series played in 45-degree weather at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees took advantage of some Angels' charity and solid starting pitching from CC Sabathia to win game one of the American League Championship Series Friday.

The Dodgers' Andre Ethier and Russell Martin talk about their victory over Philadelphia Friday in Game 2 of the NLCS. Phillies starting pitcher discussed his future and 2nd baseman talks about his costly throwing error

A throwing error and a bases loaded walk spoiled a pitching gem by Pedro Martinez as the Dodgers came from behind to beat the Philles 2-1 in game two of the NLCS

Brad Lidge, J.A. Happ, Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard of the Phillies, and manager Charlie Manuel talk about their Game 1 win in the NLCS Thursday. Dodger manager Joe Torre and catcher Russell Martin discuss the series opener as well.

The Phillies won the opener of the NLCS with the Dodgers, 8-6, Thursday night. Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez each hit three-run homers in the win. Manny Ramirez homered in a losing cause for LA.

Philadelphia's Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee and Charlie Manuel talk about winning the NLDS over Colorado Monday night. Rockies manager Jim Tracy praised the Phillies in defeat.

Ryan Howard hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning and scored on Jayson Werth's single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies, 5-4 Monday night, to reach the NL championship series.

The Phillies now lead their NLDS series two games to one, after beating the Colorado Rockies 6-5 Sunday. Brad Lidge was able to get the final three outs to save the game for the Phils.

The Yankees beat the Twins Sunday, 4-1, to sweep the ALDS. Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada homered in the win for New York. Andy Pettitte struck out seven to pick up the win. The Yanks meet the Angels in the next round of the playoffs.

The Angels score three times with two outs in the ninth to pull out a 7-6 victory and complete a three-game sweep of the Red Sox in the AL Division Series.

Dodger manager Joe Torre and hitting star Andre Ethier reflect on their series clinching win over the Cardinals in the NLDS Saturday night

With a combination of tough pitching and timely hitting the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-1 Saturday night to complete a sweep in their NL Division Series.

The Angels pitching continued to dominate the Red Sox in game 2 of their ALDS

The Yankees Mark Teixeira homered in the bottom of the 11th for a 4-3 win over the Twins and a 2-0 ALDS lead

The Associated Press has published a new book, "New York Yankees 365," which chronicles the history of baseball's winningest team.

Torii Hunter belted a long home run as the Angels beat the Red Sox, 5-0, in their playoff series opener Thursday. LA starter John Lackey gave up just four hits in the win. The Angels held Boston without an extra-base hit.

After Matt Holliday dropped a line drive with two outs in the ninth, the Dodgers rallied for two runs and a 3-2 win that gives them a 2-0 lead in the NLDS. Game 3 is set for Saturday in St. Louis.

Yorvit Torrealba smacks a two-run homer and Dexter Fowler drives in two runs as the Rockies beat the Phillies 5-4 Thursday to square the NL division series at a game apiece.

In the 21 seasons behind the microphone, John Sterling has developed an unmistakable brand of broadcasting as the Yankees radio play-by-play man. His unique, signature calls have produced legions of fans -- as well as an equal share of critics.

Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals, 5-3, Wednesday in the NLDS opener. The teams set a division series record by stranding a combined 30 runners. Game 2 is Thursday at Dodger Stadium.

The Yankees won the opener of their AL playoff series against Minnesota, 7-2, Wednesday night in New York. Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui homered, and CC Sabathia struck out eight in the win. Game two of the series is Friday.

Cliff Lee was dominant in his postseason debut, tossing a six-hitter in the Phillies 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday in the opener of their National League division series.

The Minnesota Twins scored in the bottom of the 12th inning to edge Detroit 6-5 in a one-game playoff to win the American League Central title.

There have only been 13 triple crowns in baseball. Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols made a run at the rare feat this season, leading the majors with 47 homers. He was also third in the National League in batting average and RBIs.

Both the Tigers and Twins won Sunday, leaving them tied for the AL Central lead. Detroit and Minnesota will play a one-game tiebreaker Tuesday at the Metrodome. It's the second straight year that a tiebreaker will decide the division champ.

The Big East and Big 12 Conferences will play in a new college football bowl game in 2010 at the new Yankee Stadium. In a news conference Wednesday, it was announced the game would be played between Christmas and New Year's Day.